Americans Imprisoned in Soviet Labor Camps Highlight at Big Four
Charles H. McCann outlines long standing concerns over Americans held in Soviet slave labor camps. He notes prior reports of captives, 38 disputed cases in 1949, about 2 000 held by 1950, letters from camp inmates, and later disclosures by Dulles in 1953. He urges questions at the upcoming Big Four conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soviet Union
Russia
State Department
Lithuania
Poland
Germany
John Foster Dulles
Vicar critiques christening crying as babies are bounced
In Warlingham England Rev J D Underwood warns in a parish magazine that god mothers silence crying infants by bouncing them like a cocktail a vivid comparison that has sparked comment from readers.
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Warlingham
England
J. D. Underwood
Hospital News Admits and Discharges Report
Admitted: Teddy Poling. Sharon Green. Mrs H T Williams. Patricia Fenter. Paul Hardy Eubank. Dismissed: Mrs Quincy Smartt. William Hassell. Mrs Kelton Parker.
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Teddy Poling
Sharon Green
H. T. Williams
Patricia Fenter
Paul Hardy Eubank
Quincy Smartt
William Hassell
Kelton Parker
Resident's Brother Dies in Waco Funeral Held Monday
O. E. Blume of Waco, brother to Mrs. H. W. Bremer of Childress, died Saturday night in Waco. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in Waco.
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O. E. Blume
Waco
H. W. Bremer
Childress
Funeral Services for T. L. Dicken Held at King Memorial
Funeral services were held today at 3 p m for T L Dicken 84 at King Memorial Methodist Church conducted by Rev H W Barnett. Dicken died yesterday in Childress General Hospital. He was born October 26 1870 in Kentucky and came to Childress seven years ago from Whitewright. Burial will be in Childress cemetery by Newberry Funeral Home.
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T. L. Dicken
King Memorial Methodist Church
H. W. Barnett
Dicken
Childress General Hospital
Kentucky
Childress
Whitewright
Childress Cemetery
Newberry Funeral Home
Senterfitt Enters 1956 Governor Race in Texas
Reuben Senterfitt former Texas House speaker announced Tuesday he will run for governor in 1956. The conservative former seven term lawmaker held the speakership in 1951 and 1953 becoming the second man to preside over the House for two consecutive terms. Other potential contenders named include Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey Agriculture Commissioner John C White Sen Jimmy Phillips Attorney General John Ben Shepperd Texas Supreme Court Justice Will Wilson US Sen Price Daniel and Deputy Sec of Defense Robert Anderson. Ralph Yarborough remains active in Democratic politics with possible third run. The current governor offered no public intent.
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Austin
Reuben Senterfitt
House of Representatives
Senterfitt
House
Texas
Coke R. Stevenson
Ben Ramsey
Agriculture
John C. White
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
John Ben Shepperd
Texas Supreme Court
Will Wilson
Price Daniel
Robert Anderson
Vernon
President Sees Courageous Path for Big Four Meeting
The president cautions against reckless concessions and urges stern resolve as Moscow shows a friendlier tone in talks with Yugoslavs. He notes Nixon’s warning that world peace may hinge on the Big Four, with limited chances of another summit if it fails.
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Richard M. Nixon
NAACP seeks to force OCW to admit Negro applicant
Roscoe Dunjee announced that a court suit is pending to require Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha to admit a Black applicant. The student plans to enroll next fall, demonstrating a challenge to the college’s admissions policy.
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Fage One
Langston
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
Roscoe Dunjee
Oklahoma
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
OCW
Dunjee
Deaf Argentina group forms aid society to curb dealer profits
Buenos Aires reports Argen tinas with hearing loss form a mutual aid society backed by the government to sell hearing aids at 26.50 with easy payments. Dealers previously charged 145 and up for the same devices.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
West Texas State to Lead West Team in Greenbelt game
Jarnagin of West Texas State will coach the West squad this year while Garvin Beauchamp and Oliver Jackson of Abilene Christian head the East. James Ragsdale Exalted Ruler of Childress Elks Lodge No 1113 announced Larry Lawrence will represent the Elks on the Greenbelt Board. Lawrence also serves as vice president of the Quarterback Club.
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Ium
Jarnagin
West Texas State
Garvin Beauchamp
Oliver Jackson
Abilene Christian
James Ragsdale
Childress Elks Lodge
Larry Lawrence
Lawrence
Steelworkers Near Opening Talks On Wage Scale
The United Steelworkers and six major producers Bethlehem Republic Jones and Laughlin Youngstown Sheet and Tube Inland Steel begin wage negotiations. The six firms employ most of the 600000 steel workers earning about 2.23 dollars hourly on average. Uranium found in coal in northwestern South Dakota lignite beds adds to atomic age mineral discoveries.
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Bethlehem
Republic, Jones and Laughlin
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Inland Steel
South Dakota
Solon Board Meetings In 100 Million Program Examined
A report details early meetings where policy was set by board members, with Bascom Giles acting as chair and the first assistant attorney general forming the legal quorum. A governor representative attended only as an observer, while absenteeism of other board members is noted amid a $100 million dispersal. No fraud or dishonesty evidence is found against the members.
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Bascom Giles
Pilot killed in F-86 collision near Nellis Air Force Base
The crash 50 miles northeast of Nellis AFB Nev killed Air Force pilot 1st Lt Leo A West Jr 24 of Conway SC. The other jet pilot 2nd Lt J E Anderson 25 of Dallas parachuted to safety Monday.
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Nellis, Afb
Nev
Air Force
Here
Leo A. West Jr
Conway
J. E. Anderson
Dallas
Attic Eyesores May Hold Key To Fortunes
New York designer David Ayers says hidden value may lie in inherited Victorian furniture. He outlines simple restorations to boost worth, including stripping excess detailing, refinishing with mahogany or natural wood, and repurposing pieces like love seats as bed headboards and sideboards into chests.
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United Press
New York
David Ayers
Ayers
Theere
Ostrex Tonic Tablets Advertised For Stamina
An old ad claims Ostrex Tonic tablets boost energy for adults over 40. It touts iron and vitamins A and B as ingredients and promises low cost, with a 50 cent size available at all druggists.
Fort Worth Markets Show Mixed Motion Across Poultry Cattle Hogs
Fort Worth market report lists poultry prices for various weight classes and egg prices. Cattle activity remains varied with beef steer demand steady, cows active, and stockers moderate. calves and heavy hogs show price ranges with declines in some categories.
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Choice
Death of Symonds Under Inquiry After Mob Attack
Symonds died May 13 after being assaulted by a mob in the street and beaten. A witness said he sought police aid, and others testified a police car passed without stopping. The United Press retained counsel for a full inquiry to protect foreign correspondents worldwide.
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Symonds
United Press
Symond
Founders Were Colonial English Before the American Revolution
The article notes George Washington and many fellow founders were colonial Englishmen before the Revolution, highlighting their origins prior to independence. The piece references key figures and the transition from colonial ties to United States leadership.
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George Washington
United States
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Matthews
Ralph Yarborough
Allan Shivers
Deaf Unite For Protection
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Greenbelit
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Solon
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